NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 079222001 · Structure no. 000000000040470
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,826
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,826 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,826 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek carry?
About 3,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NE 46th Ave over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.